Adaline got up and helped Juno onto the sofa. “How are you feeling? Better, I hope. Oh, wait here. I brought you a gift!”

Adaline went to her room and fetched a pink miniskirt.

“I bought this from a shop near my campus. I think it’s really beautiful, and you’ll be able to wear it when your legs are better. What do you think? Do you like it?”

Adaline handed the skirt to Juno, who stared at it like she never wanted to let it go.

“It’s beautiful! I love it!”

“I’m glad to hear that. I’ll take y